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Vol. XI, No. 8Archive > August, 2010

5 C-Arm Safety Tips

Simple steps you can take to reduce radiation exposure.

Brian Giordano, MD

Are you doing all you can to protect your staff, surgeons and patients from fluoroscopy's invisible dangers? Be sure you're following these 5 simple and effective strategies.

 
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